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News Release from: KUKA Automation + Robotics | Subject: Compact KR5 Arc robot at MACH 2008
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 February 2008
Arc welding robot is modular and compact
A compact and modular arc welding robot not only features high continuous path accuracy, but also has a working envelope of over 1400mm and integrates readily into cells.
At the UK's MACH 2008 machine tool show, KUKA Automation + Robotics, part of KUKA, Germany, Europe's largest robot manufacturer, will launch a pair of small payload, lightweight robots that have been specially designed to perform a wide variety of arc welding applications * High continuous path accuracy - the compact KR5 Arc robot not only features high continuous path accuracy, but also has a working envelope of more than 1400mm
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 22 Dec 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Its modular design allows it to be easily integrated into almost any cell concept, said KUKA, and can be mounted either on the floor or inverted from the ceiling.
Featuring a payload of 5kg and a supplementary load capability of 12kg, KUKA's robot is suitable for a range of welding and soldering tasks as well as gluing or handling applications.
* Complex welding in harsh conditions - KUKA has also launched a more specialist arc welding robot, the KR5 HW (Hollow Wrist).
It is designed to undertake complex welding tasks in harsh working conditions.
The new variant offers better component accessibility, said KUKA to manufacturingtalk.com, and incorporates a fluid supply system integrated in the robot arm.
General sales manager at KUKA Automation + Robotics, Paul Richards said: "This protected routing of the dress package allows infinite rotation of axis 6 without the need to re-orientate the robot wrist during the work cycle.
For the customer, this means not only improved component accessibility and optimum protection of the dress package, but also simplified offline programming".
Visitors to MACH 2008 will be able to see the new KR5 Arc welding robot in action on the Wilkinson Star stand 4897/4899 in Hall 4 where it will be demonstrating Wilkinson Star's new Cebora range of robotic welding equipment.
* Passenger-carrying robot - KUKA's own stand will feature a rare UK appearance by the 'Robocoaster', the world's first passenger-carrying robot, which creates a unique and thrilling, 'white-knuckle' ride unlike any other traditional rollercoaster experience.
* KUKA at MACH 2008, NEC, Birmingham, UK, April 21-25, Hall 4, Stand 4895. Request a free brochure from KUKA Automation + Robotics ...
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